Posted Dec 29, 2011 at 10:06 AM by Maurice Berger
A new survey by Gallup, reports that "Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama
continue to be named by Americans as the Most Admired Woman and Most
Admired Man living today in any part of the world. Clinton has been the
Most Admired Woman each of the last 10 years, and Obama has been the
Most Admired Man four years in a row. Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama,
Sarah Palin, and Condoleezza Rice round out the top five Most Admired
women, while the top five Most Admired men also include George W. Bush,
Bill Clinton, Billy Graham, and Warren Buffett." Here is Gallup's chart:


Tagged: 2011, Election 2012, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich
Posted Nov 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM by Maurice Berger
According to a series of surveys by GS Strategy, Mitt Romney and Herman Cain maintain leads in early GOP voting states. In Iowa, Cain leads Romney, 25% to 22%; the other candidates are at single digits. In New Hampshire, Romney maintains a huge lead, with 43% to Cain's 18%. In South Carolina, Cain just edges Romney in a statistical tie, 28% to 27%.
Tagged: 2011, Election 2012, Iowa, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, Michelle Obama, Rick Perry, Ron Paul, Republican Party, Republican nomination
Posted Jul 29, 2010 at 9:16 AM by Maurice Berger
According to a new Gallup survey, first lady Michelle Obama's "favorability rating among Americans tops
that of several major political players who have called or might
someday seek to call the White House home." Here is Gallup's chart:

Tagged: 2010, President Barack Obama, presidential approval ratings, Michelle Obama, First Lady
Posted Nov 25, 2009 at 9:43 AM by Maurice Berger
A new Rasmussen survey reports that the popularity of First Lady Michelle Obama outpaces that of her husband, by a margin of 16%: "62% of U.S. voters have a favorable opinion of First Lady Michelle Obama,
including 41% who regard her very favorably. The overall number is up four
points from October and represents her highest favorable ratings in several
months . . . just 32% view
Mrs. Obama unfavorably. However, 18% have a very unfavorable opinion. The first lady was last viewed favorably by 62% in early July, but at that
time only 34% had a very favorable opinion of her."
Tagged: 2009, First Lady, Michelle Obama